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We have had many nice comments made about us over the years. What follows are some of the more recent ones.



Here is a note from the August 5, 2006 bride.

 From: Alicia Pelland
To: pineapplewine@core.com
Sent: Monday, September 04, 2006 4:16 PM
Subject: Wedding Thanks


Pineapple Wine,

We cannot thank you enough for the amazing music you provided at our reception on August 5th. From the light dinner music to the high energy dance music, everything was a perfect 10! All of our friends and family continue to talk about the fantastic music and the fun we all had that night. We saw people dance that night that we never thought would dance and I know that we rarely left the dance floor.

Working with John before the wedding was a breeze and helped keep this bride relaxed. Your experiences and suggestions definitely helped the night move along at a great pace. Thank you for the suggestion of the Harry Chapin CD during the break, it was a really fun and special time for my dad and us. We will be shouting Pineapple Wine’s name from the roof tops anytime we can and will try to make it out to another performance sometime soon.

Thank you again,

Trey and Alicia Bickett



Here is a note from the mother of a June 2006 bride.

 From: Phyllis Smail
To: pineapplewine@core.com
Sent: Monday, June 05, 2006 10:48 AM
Subject: June 3, 2006 wedding of Lori Smail and Sam Gibbons


Dear Members of Pineapple Wine,

I want to thank you sincerely for your performance at my daughter's wedding. Your band is fantastic. Everyone had a great time dancing and/or listening to your music. It was so enjoyable. I had many people ask me about where we found out about you, and they were amazed that we booked you on the internet without even hearing you play.

You truly made my daughter's wedding one that was memorable. Thank you very very much.

Sincerely,

Phyllis Smail

Here is a card from the May 14, 2005 bride:


Here is a note from a January 2005 bride.

 From: Lisa Hric
To: pineapplewine@core.com
Sent: Tuesday March 8, 2005 8:03 PM
Subject: Wedding


Hi John and the rest of Pineapple Wine!

We feel so badly about not sending this note sooner as it's now 2 months since our wedding in January!

Thank you so much for performing at our reception. All of our family and friends talked about what a great time they had and how much they enjoyed the band... We are very grateful to all of you for that! The music was amazing and we were very glad that you all made it (with knee surgery and work to contend with!) to help make our night very special...

We'll be sending many a recommendation your way and we can't wait to see you live again -- we'll watch the schedule and be there when you least expect us...

Thanks again for a great time!

Lisa and Joe Hric

Here is a note from the September 25, 2004 bride. Pictures from the reception can be found here:

From: ******@aol.com
To: pineapplewine@core.com
Sent: Sunday October 10, 2004 8:44 PM
Subject: Wedding September 25


Dear Pineapple Wine,

Just wanted to thank you guys for the truly fantastic job you did playing at our weddding on September 25th, 2004. You really were amazing and are truly the best band around. I can remember how hard it was to find a good band for my wedding but after listening to you guys the first time I knew you were the real deal. Everyone from the wedding is raving about how wonderful you were and how you really got the crowd going by playing a wide variety of music. Thanks again for everything. I will always recommend you guys. I hope you continue to play at nightclubs on occasion, so I can see you again.

Take Care,

Kathleen McHale

Here is a note from the mother of the July 17, 2004 bride.

From: ******@aol.com
To: pineapplewine@core.com
Sent: Saturday, July 24, 2004 6:24 PM
Subject: Wedding Performance


Dear John,

I want to thank you for helping to make Wendy and John's Wedding on July 17, 2004 such a success. Everyone was talking about how fantastic your band was. You were very professional, flexible, and eager to please. You met and exceeded every wish we had. You were a tremendous help in planning the various events of the evening. You were prompt and ready to go as scheduled. You all looked wonderful in your tuxedoes. The band's music and the various soloists were exceptionally great. Your band had a wonderful variety of music to please every one of all ages. The evening could not have gone better. I will recommend you to everyone I know, and will hire you in a minute for our next daughter's wedding if it is in the area.

Thank you, thank you, thank you,

Bonnie Paulsen

Here is a note from the sister-in-law of the May 15, 2004 bride. Pictures from the reception can be found here:

From: Amy
To: pineapplewine@core.com
Sent: Monday, May 24, 2004 2:49 PM
Subject: Enderle-Mitchell wedding


Dear Pineapple Wine,

Thanks so much for the wonderful job you did at my sister-in-law's (Kim Enderle, now Mitchell) wedding! You played and sang so well; it was a real treat. Everyone had a fantastic time. From your web site I knew that you'd be wonderful, but you exceeded any expectations that I could've had. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

Amy Enderle

Here are letters from both the groom and the bride from April 24, 2004. The groom was fighting in Iraq and appreciated the help we gave the bride:


Here is a card from the Oct 11, 2003 bride:


Here is a note from the July 26, 2003 bride

 From: "Susan"
To: pineapplewine@core.com
Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2003 1:12 PM
Subject: Thank You!

Pineapple Wine,

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you~ We had the time of our life. Thank you for making it all the more special. Our dreams did come true "Somewhere Over the Rainbow."

I can't tell you enough how much Henry and I enjoyed our day and all of you made it even more special. "I've got sunshine" was a great hit with our groomsmen, we are still laughing about their sing along. Thank you~

Our guests really enjoyed your music and said how much they truly enjoyed hearing a band over a DJ and what a nice change it was.

Thank you~

Susan Papushak (July 26th)

Here is a note from the July 19, 2003 bride. Pictures from the reception can be found here:

From: "Gretchen"
To: pineapplewine@core.com
Sent: Tuesday, July 29, 2003 10:01 AM
Subject: Thanks!

Wow is about all we can say!!! Thanks, Pineapple Wine, for helping make our wedding reception so much fun! Everything from the dinner music to the late night music was just perfect! Our guests are still talking about how much fun they had dancing and singing along to your great music!!

Thanks again, Dr. and Mrs. Bradford Darr

Here is a note from the July 12, 2003 bride

 From: "Addie"
To: pineapplewine@core.com
Sent: Friday, Aug 8, 2003 7:34 PM
Subject: Sorry this is so late

I'm sorry i haven't taken the time to thank you properly, but you guys did such a fantastic show at the wedding! It has been the talk of the town. I've heard a lot of people say that was the most fun they've had at a wedding in years. It was certainly fun for us! You somehow included everyone's tastes in the night, not only with your music but with your very interactive style as well. It was a PARTY! I can't thank you enough.

Addie Hopes

Here is a note from the June 21, 2003 bridal couple. Pictures from the reception can be found here:

From: "Monika"
To: pineapplewine@core.com
Sent: Tuesday, July 29, 2003 8:19 PM
Subject: Thank You!

Members of Pineapple Wine:

We would like to thank you heartily for providing such excellent music for our wedding on June 21.

Our guests were full of praise as well. From our oldest to our youngest guests, your appeal was broad and the music enjoyed.

The live music experience gave our reception the feeling of celebration that we really wanted for our reception. It was something that we could have never captured with a DJ. Hiring a band, and specifically Pineapple Wine, was one of the best decisions ever.

Thanks Again,

Dominic and Monika

Here is an e-mail from the May 25, 2003 bride.

From: "Sarah"
To: pineapplewine@core.com
Sent: Monday, May 26, 2003 11:12 PM
Subject: Thank You!

Hello!

We are getting ready to head to Aruba, but wanted to thank you very much for playing at our wedding reception this past weekend! Everyone had a blast! Our guests loved being able to "join in the band" and dance the night away! You were great and we all had a wonderful time!

Thank you very much!

Regards,
Sarah & Mike Leichtman

Here is an e-mail from the May 24, 2003 bride. Pictures from this wedding can be found here:

From: "Megan"
To: pineapplewine@core.com
Sent: Monday, June 9, 2003 2:02 PM
Subject: Pineapple Wine at the reception

Hi John! All of our guests can not stop talking about how wonderful Pineapple Wine was at the reception. Thanks for making our day so special. My family was so excited to hear you want to add pictures from our reception to your website. Please just let me know when you do so that I can tell everyone to look it up. And of course we will be recommending your band for future parties.

Thanks again for everything!

Here is an e-mail from the October 26, 2002 groom. Pictures from this wedding can be found here:

From: "Matt Scott"
To: pineapplewine@core.com
Sent: Tuesday, November 19, 2002 11:15 AM
Subject: FW: Our Wedding

To the band,

What a fabulous evening. I haven't talked to one guest yet who hasn't mentioned how much fun they had at our wedding, and I believe this is largely due to the great show you put on all night long.

The day after the wedding we popped in the video while we were packing, and I couldn't believe how you kept the dance floor packed for 4 hours straight. It was so much fun to see how many people were out on the dance floor enjoying themselves, you handled the crowd perfectly.

I have already handed out some of your cards, and definitely recommend you to anyone having an event in the Cleveland area.

Thanks again,
Brooke and Matt Scott

Here is an e-mail from the parents of the November 2 bride. Pictures from this wedding can be found here:

From: "The Stockards"
To: pineapplewine@core.com
Sent: Monday, November 04, 2002 2:00 PM
Subject: November 2nd Reception

I just want to let you know we really enjoyed having you play at our daughter's wedding reception on Saturday.

You were great, as usual, and we really liked the way the guys interacted with the people dancing.

I'm so glad we decided on a live band instead of a DJ. We got a lot of positive comments from our guests.

Thanks again,
Karen & Bill Stockard

The bride and groom from the October 12, 2002 wedding sent this nice note:



Here is an e-mail from the Sept 21, 2002 wedding couple:

From: "Amber"
To: pineapplewine@core.com
Sent: Tuesday, October 29, 2002 9:33 AM
Subject: Theus' wedding-Sept 21,2002

John and Pineapple Wine,
We can not express to you all enough how amazing you all were at our wedding! Even though it has been a little over a month, the people who were there still comment on how wonderful you all are and how much fun they had dancing to your music. I am sorry the schedule ended up being a little behind, but you all did a fantastic job adjusting. Nobody had any idea, which proves you all are completely experienced and the best! You all made the wedding perfect and we thank you for everything! We will recommend your band to everyone!
Thank you again.
Eric and Amber Theus

Here is an e-mail from the July 20, 2002 wedding couple:

From: "Lynne"
To: pineapplewine@core.com
Sent: Wednesday, August 07, 2002 1:22 PM
Subject: Bob & Lynne's Wedding

Band,
Great job!! You folks made the wedding! We could not ask for more fun or better music. Columbia Hills Country Club is thinking of hiring you for some of there events. They were very impressed. Your professionalism was apparent. We received compliments from everyone at the wedding and even those who only saw the tapes of the wedding.

We will see you at Under C's Lounge in both September and October along with people from the wedding.
Thanks again,
Bob & Lynne Cook

Here is an e-mail from the groom from a June 29, 2002 wedding:

From: "Ed H"
To: pineapplewine@core.com
Sent: Saturday, July 06, 2002 11:33 PM
Subject: Re: wedding reception itinerary

John,
Just wanted to let you know everyone had a fantastic time at our wedding reception at Hale Farm on June 29th and one of the main reasons was the music and entertainment provided by your band, Pineapple Wine. The mix of old and new music you played was perfect. And the horns really add that edge. I received compliment after compliment about the band and I just wanted to let you guys know you did a fantastic job. After having you guys play I know there is no comparison between a live band and a DJ. I would recommend Pineapple Wine to anyone looking for live entertainment. Thanks Again.

Ed H., Cuy. Falls

Here is an e-mail from the nice couple whose wedding was on June 8, 2002:

From: "Heather"
To: pineapplewine@core.com
Subject: Our Reception
Date: Friday, June 21, 2002 1:55 PM

Dave and I just got back from our Honeymoon and after two weeks everyone is still talking about what a great time they had at the reception, and how good the band was at getting the crowd up and dancing.

Thank you for playing a variety of music, you are great at keeping the momentum of the party going. The number one compliment we received is that they loved hearing a live band at a wedding and that they heard some of their favorite songs. You were even gracious enough to let a few groomsmen test their singing abilities at a Jimmy Buffet song.

We had such a great time at our wedding and we thank you so much for being a part of it and working with me through the craziness of planning.

Pineapple Wine is definitely a class act!

Thank you

Heather & Dave

Here is an e-mail from the nice couple wedded on June 1, 2002:

From: "Dawn"
To: pineapplewine@core.com
Subject: testimony
Date: Tuesday, June 18, 2002 1:55 PM

John,

Justin and I just want to thank you and the band for doing such a fabulous job at our June 1st wedding. Everyone loved the band, and you definitely played a great variety of music to keep the party going....especially with the bouquet catastrophe. ;)

Thank you for all your professionalism. From the first time we talked to you, we had confidence that Pineapple Wine was a class act. You were extremely thorough and very detail orientated throughout the planning process. It really set our minds at ease with all the craziness of planning a wedding.

It was so great to see everybody up and dancing. A live band can make all the difference in the world, and you guys are fantastic! Beverly has a gorgeous voice!!

Thank you again for making our wedding reception so much fun!

Dawn and Justin

The bride from the May 25, 2002 wedding sent this nice note:



On May 4, 2002 we performed for the Women's City Club of Cleveland at Sammy's Metropolitan Club. On May 6 the chairperson sent a nice note in an e-mail. Click here to see the entire document.



Sometimes the whole planning process for the reception can be frustrating. Here is a nice note from a future bride thanking us for making it easier:

The bride from the October 27, 2001 wedding sent this nice letter:

The bride from the October 12, 2001 wedding is friends with Scott, our trumpet player and his wife Shane. She sent this nice letter to them:

Here is an e-mail from the nice couple wedded on June 10, 2001:

 

Date: Thursday, Aug 2, 2001 2:47 PM

Dear John,

This note is long overdue but better late than never. My husband Jeff and I would like to thank you and your band, Pineapple Wine, for doing such a great job entertaining our guests, at our wedding, at Manakiki Country Club, on June 10th, 2001. We received many compliments about the band and would definitely recommend Pineapple Wine to anyone thinking about having a band play at their wedding. I have already passed along your band's name to a friend of mine whose daughter is planning on getting married next year.

We appreciated your professionalism throughout. We also found Pineapple Wine to be very affordable, when compared with other bands.We definitely feel that we got our money's worth and more. We felt that it was preferable to give you and your band plenty of leeway in terms of your choice of what music to play. Afterall, you are the experts and know what kind of music appeals to a broad range of people. We also felt that it was preferable for you to play music that you played well and enjoyed playing rather than insisting that you play music that was not in your repertoire. We did appreciate the fact that you did not play songs that we really did not want to hear and you did play songs that we especially requested be played.

The guests at our wedding enjoyed the music so much that they started dancing while dinner was being served. They didn't even wait until my husband and I had done our wedding dance. Since our reception was on a Sunday evening many guests had to leave rather early, but I don't believe that there was a time when there weren't several people on the dance floor. My husband isn't much of a dancer but I danced almost non-stop. One of my husband's cousins danced quite a bit and he hasn't danced at a wedding in years. You and your band really appealed to all age groups: both young and old and in-between. The kids, at the wedding, danced until closing time. The greatest thing is that everyone really had fun. That was what was most important to me and my husband: that everyone have a good time.

Thanks again for doing such a great job insuring that we and our guests had such a wonderful time at our wedding. Please feel free to share any of these lengthy comments with the other band members and with prospective clients.

Sincerely,
Ruth Strasburg Weil

Here is an e-mail from the fun couple wedded on June 30, 2001:

 

Date: Tuesday, July 17, 2001 1:09 PM

Hi John!

Well we're back from Alaska and back to work. Unfortunately. The last three weeks have gone by so very fast, it's hard to believe it's all over.

We just want to thank Pineapple Wine for the wonderful performance you gave for our wedding. We have had so many positive comments about the band and what a great time our guests had dancing and listening to you. We wanted our wedding to be original, first-class and memorable for everyone. Pineapple Wine certainly helped us achieve that goal. Absolutely everyone we talk with comments on what a good time they had. Thank you so very much for helping our wedding day be the beautiful day it was.


Sincerely,

Ralph and Rose Rayner

Here is an e-mail from the lovely couple that had their reception in their backyard on June 23, 2001:

 

Date: Tuesday, July 16, 2001 12:22 AM

John,

Ann and I just wanted to write you a thank you e-mail to tell you how much we enjoyed Pineapple Wine and how it made the reception a reception. Thanks again!! It was great!

Charley

Here is an e-mail from the lovely couple wedded on May 5, 2001:

 

Date: Monday, May 21, 2001 3:27 PM

Pineapple Wine:

I only received complements from our guests about the band. We had out of town guests that decided to get a hotel room that night instead of driving back in order that they could enjoy the music. You made us look good and we appreciate that.

Feel free to use our names.

Sincerely,

Christopher and Sunny Shellito

Here is an e-mail sent to us from a couple wedded on December 2, 2000:

 

Date: Thursday, December 28, 2000 8:30 AM

To John:

As a bit of a musician myself, I knew right away that I wanted to push for live music at the reception. Karen's bridesmaids had doubts, but she agreed with me, there's just so much more energy in a band than in the DJs that we've seen at receptions. And Pineapple Wine did not disappoint! I had several other musical people mention how impressed they were, and our video has lots of shots of of our family and friends enjoying themselves to a wide variety of music (how could I not polka with my mom at my wedding???) And they were also good sports and let me play a special song with them, that Karen still talks about. Don't have the same "radio station" that everyone else does, book Pineapple Wine and have something totally unique!

Here is an e-mail sent to us from a couple wedded on October 7, 2000:

 

Date: Tuesday, October 10, 2000 10:20 AM

Pineapple Wine

Thank you guys for your wonderful performance on Saturday. We know it must have been a long day for you and we thank you for playing an extra hour. I can not tell you how many compliments we received about the band. I certainly have never seen so many people dancing at a wedding. We want to thank you guys for helping to make our wedding day so special. Everything went so smoothly at the reception and you guys helped play an important role in that regards. Thanks again for your wonderful playing on Saturday!!!

Gratefully yours

Brian & Heather Belden



Here is an e-mail from Laura Wellman. We played for her wedding in 2001. She sent us an interesting story about her doubting sister.

 

Date: Tuesday, October 1, 2000 11:34 PM

Pineapple Wine

"When I told my sister, a sophomore in college, that we were looking at a band for the reception she wasn't too sure about the idea. She didn't think that it would be as entertaining as having a DJ playing the music. I had come across Pineapple Wine's website (by the way, GREAT idea for out-of-town brides), liked what I saw (and heard) and wanted to hear how they sounded in person. I brought my fiancee, my mom and dad, and my disbelieving sister to hear the band at a night spot in Cleveland. It didn't take too long for my sister to get out on the dance floor with my dad! By the end of the night, she was pretty impressed with the quality and the talent of the group and was really looking forward to hearing them at the reception (and so are we!) Great job Pineapple Wine!"



Here is an e-mail sent to us about a wedding on May 27, 2000:

 

Date: Sunday, June 04, 2000 7:05 PM

Dear Mr. Lauber and Pineapple Wine --

Thank you for a fantastic wedding reception! Everybody is still commenting on the professionalism and talent of your band. The children in my wedding party had never seen live music before -- they are still talking about how they danced at the wedding all night long. They were all little rag dolls when their parents carried them out. Little Andrew would have danced until three in the morning had he been allowed.

As for me, when you sang Van Morrison, I felt as if he was there singing. Your video does not do you a bit of justice, however. You are at least 1000 times better live than you are in the video -- and the video is very good itself. I can't believe that people even hire DJs when you are out there and ready to rock the house down! (sorry DJ community) My friends who were there asked where we ever found such a good band. They said they will definitely remember your name for future events.

Thanks again and I look forward to seeing you guys play somewhere in the future. I hear you have found a new fan in my mother who plans to come see you again at Carrie Cerino's Lounge in August.

Becky Mitchell



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